Ransomware attacks prompt Bay Area schools, governments to beef up security
In the past year, cybercriminals hacked Colonial Pipeline, a meatpacking plant and the city of Oldsmar’s water treatment plant. Now, Tampa Bay area groups are trying to make sure they're not next on the list.
In the past year, cybercriminals hacked Colonial Pipeline, a meatpacking plant and the city of Oldsmar’s water treatment plant. Now, Tampa Bay area groups are trying to make sure they're not next on the list.
Teen seriously injured when shot inside in South St. Pete home
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a 14-year-old boy was shot while inside a South St. Petersburg home Tuesday night.
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a 14-year-old boy was shot while inside a South St. Petersburg home Tuesday night.
Congressional candidate Anna Paulina Luna claims opponent threatened 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad'
Luna's case against William Braddock supposedly involves a secretly recorded call in which she claims the fellow Republican threatened to contact his "Russian-Ukrainian hit squad" to make her "disappear."
Luna's case against William Braddock supposedly involves a secretly recorded call in which she claims the fellow Republican threatened to contact his "Russian-Ukrainian hit squad" to make her "disappear."
High tide nearly sinks illegally parked car along Courtney Campbell Causeway
The Clearwater Police Department is reminding people to pay attention to signs and barriers after someone came back from a walk and found half of their car underwater.
The Clearwater Police Department is reminding people to pay attention to signs and barriers after someone came back from a walk and found half of their car underwater.
Bicyclist suffers critical injuries in Largo crash
The Largo Police Department is investigating after a vehicle struck a bicyclist Sunday afternoon.
The Largo Police Department is investigating after a vehicle struck a bicyclist Sunday afternoon.
People pack beaches Father’s Day weekend despite patchy algal blooms
The respiratory effects of toxic algal blooms were almost non-existent in John’s Pass Saturday.
The respiratory effects of toxic algal blooms were almost non-existent in John’s Pass Saturday.
St. Pete performing arts studio gives up-and-coming artists a place to collaborate, create and evolve
The Mar in St. Petersburg was created by two professional performing artists as a way to give the next generation a place to growth their craft.
The Mar in St. Petersburg was created by two professional performing artists as a way to give the next generation a place to growth their craft.
Red tide lingers off Pinellas coast, shows up in new spots in Tampa Bay
High concentrations of red tide have been detected off the coast of Redington Beach, near War Veterans Memorial Park in Boca Ciega Bay, and in areas in Tampa Bay near Port Manatee; adjacent to the area of the Piney Point spill, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
High concentrations of red tide have been detected off the coast of Redington Beach, near War Veterans Memorial Park in Boca Ciega Bay, and in areas in Tampa Bay near Port Manatee; adjacent to the area of the Piney Point spill, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Full-time school employees in Pinellas County may get same bonus as teachers
Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved $1,000 bonuses for all classroom teachers and principals in Florida. Now, Pinellas County Schools is making sure the rest of the district’s full-time employees get the same compensation.
Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved $1,000 bonuses for all classroom teachers and principals in Florida. Now, Pinellas County Schools is making sure the rest of the district’s full-time employees get the same compensation.
Hillsborough, Pinellas roadways will be dedicated to fallen Bay Area law enforcement officers
In three months, the Bay Area lost three law enforcement officers. Roadways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will be dedicated in their name to honor their sacrifices.
In three months, the Bay Area lost three law enforcement officers. Roadways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will be dedicated in their name to honor their sacrifices.
Accidental shooting at Clearwater hotel injures security guard, police say
A gun was accidentally discharged on Thursday, injuring an off-duty security guard in Clearwater, according to police.
A gun was accidentally discharged on Thursday, injuring an off-duty security guard in Clearwater, according to police.
Juneteenth to be celebrated with an eye toward more meaningful change
For years, Black communities organized and celebrated Juneteenth events in Tampa Bay. Members of the Bay Area Black community told FOX 13 the recognition is a start, but some said there are other ways to make meaningful change.
For years, Black communities organized and celebrated Juneteenth events in Tampa Bay. Members of the Bay Area Black community told FOX 13 the recognition is a start, but some said there are other ways to make meaningful change.
'I always wanted to dance': Bay Area woman fulfills lifelong dream of being a ballerina at age 76
At 76 years old, Nina Keller is living out her childhood dream at a Palm Harbor dance studio.
At 76 years old, Nina Keller is living out her childhood dream at a Palm Harbor dance studio.
More airlines, more routes, means more travelers for St. Petersburg Clearwater airport
Saint Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is seeing a big post-pandemic boost.
Saint Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is seeing a big post-pandemic boost.
Florida governor hosts roundtable discussion in St. Pete on red tide
During a roundtable at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Pete, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the state's economy is based on its environment, and red tide blooms – like the one in the Bay Area in 2018 – can cause major problems affecting wildlife and tourism.
During a roundtable at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Pete, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the state's economy is based on its environment, and red tide blooms – like the one in the Bay Area in 2018 – can cause major problems affecting wildlife and tourism.
Dead fish cleanup begins as red tide drifts north along Gulf coast
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Huge holes causing concern along Pinellas County beaches
Vacationers -- presumably -- are digging huge holes along Pinellas County beaches and not filling them in, which can cause problems for other beachgoers, emergency vehicles and wildlife.
Vacationers -- presumably -- are digging huge holes along Pinellas County beaches and not filling them in, which can cause problems for other beachgoers, emergency vehicles and wildlife.
4 injured, including 2 children, after driver runs red light in Clearwater, police say
All lanes of McMullen Booth Road have reopened after a crash Thursday morning injured four people, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
All lanes of McMullen Booth Road have reopened after a crash Thursday morning injured four people, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
One week later, Clearwater PD continue search for hit-and-run driver accused of killing skateboarder
It’s been one week since a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a skateboarder dead in Clearwater, and police are still searching for the suspected driver, 32-year-old Sergio Mendoza-Mesquite.
It’s been one week since a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a skateboarder dead in Clearwater, and police are still searching for the suspected driver, 32-year-old Sergio Mendoza-Mesquite.
Red tide puts seabirds at risk of neurotoxin sickness, death
The nuisance of red tide blooms is expected each year, but experts say this year's early blooms could cause seabirds to get sick and die at unusually high rates.
The nuisance of red tide blooms is expected each year, but experts say this year's early blooms could cause seabirds to get sick and die at unusually high rates.